Famous Children’s Books
Delhi Police Exams - GK Section
Introduction to Children’s Literature
Children’s books nurture imagination, creativity, and values. Many have become exam classics. Know the author and main character for every book listed below.
Memory Trick: K–R–D–C → Kipling, Rowling, Dahl, Carroll (“Kids Read Dreamy Classics!”)
Famous Works & Authors
The Jungle Book – Rudyard Kipling
- Author: Rudyard Kipling
- Published: 1894
- Genre: Adventure / Children’s fiction
- Main Character: Mowgli (with Bagheera, Baloo, Shere Khan)
- Theme: Friendship, courage, survival
Harry Potter Series – J.K. Rowling
- Author: J.K. Rowling
- Published: 1997–2007 (7 books)
- Main Character: Harry Potter
- Theme: Magic, friendship, fight of good vs evil
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Roald Dahl
- Author: Roald Dahl
- Published: 1964
- Main Characters: Charlie Bucket, Willy Wonka
- Theme: Imagination, honesty, greed vs virtue
Alice in Wonderland – Lewis Carroll
- Author: Lewis Carroll
- Published: 1865
- Main Character: Alice
- Theme: Imagination, curiosity, reality vs dream
Summary Table – Famous Children’s Books
| Book Title | Author | Genre / Theme | Main Character(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jungle Book | Rudyard Kipling | Adventure, courage | Mowgli |
| Harry Potter Series | J.K. Rowling | Magic & friendship | Harry Potter |
| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Roald Dahl | Imagination, virtue | Charlie, Wonka |
| Alice in Wonderland | Lewis Carroll | Curiosity, growth | Alice |
PYQs (Delhi Police, SSC & State Exams)
Who wrote The Jungle Book?
A) R.K. Narayan B) Rudyard Kipling C) Roald Dahl D) Lewis Carroll
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B) Rudyard Kipling
Harry Potter Series was written by —
A) Suzanne Collins B) J.K. Rowling C) Enid Blyton D) Roald Dahl
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B) J.K. Rowling
The novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is authored by —
A) Roald Dahl B) Rudyard Kipling C) J.K. Rowling D) Lewis Carroll
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A) Roald Dahl
Who wrote Alice in Wonderland?
A) Charles Dickens B) Lewis Carroll C) Mark Twain D) H.G. Wells
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B) Lewis Carroll
The Jungle Book features which character?
A) Peter Pan B) Charlie Bucket C) Mowgli D) Harry Potter
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C) Mowgli
Willy Wonka is a character from —
A) Alice in Wonderland B) The Jungle Book C) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory D) The Wizard of Oz
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C) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry appears in —
A) Alice in Wonderland B) Harry Potter C) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory D) The Jungle Book
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B) Harry Potter
Which of the following books was written by a British-Indian author?
A) The Jungle Book B) The Alchemist C) Harry Potter D) Animal Farm
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A) The Jungle Book (Rudyard Kipling)
Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland was published in —
A) 1805 B) 1865 C) 1900 D) 1925
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B) 1865
The Jungle Book was adapted into which famous Disney movie?
A) Lion King B) Jungle Book C) Tarzan D) Finding Nemo
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B) Jungle Book
Quick Revision Table – One Line Memory
| Book | Author | Keyword Hint |
|---|---|---|
| The Jungle Book | Rudyard Kipling | Mowgli in Jungle |
| Harry Potter Series | J.K. Rowling | Magic & Hogwarts |
| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Roald Dahl | Candy Factory |
| Alice in Wonderland | Lewis Carroll | Curious Adventure |
Final Concept Recap
- Rudyard Kipling – The Jungle Book: Adventure & moral lessons
- J.K. Rowling – Harry Potter: Magic, courage, friendship
- Roald Dahl – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Imagination & goodness
- Lewis Carroll – Alice in Wonderland: Curiosity & creativity
From Mowgli’s jungle to Harry’s magic — classic children’s books teach timeless values.
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